Location & Surroundings
Sakai is a settlement in Wakayama, Japan, at 38 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kainan, 4 km to the west. The national capital Tokyo is about 440 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kansai International Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: 阪井
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 9' 43" N, 135° 15' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 38 m
- Timezone Asia/Tokyo
- Time Shift GMT 9 (DST 9)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,333 p/km²
- Built-up 16.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Yen (JPY)
- Phone Prefix +81
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:33
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
ja
阪井
Weather in Sakai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sakai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (354 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.8 | 2.1 | 354 | 68 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 3.3 | 347 | 51 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 706.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 1.9 | 63 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 2.7 | 41 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 5.9 | 22 | 66 | 1,015.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 61 | 103.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 6.0 | 6 | 51 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 687.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 4.9 | 26 | 71 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 102.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.2 | 4.0 | 28 | 79 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 3.4 | 31 | 60 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 3.5 | 358 | 48 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 723.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 2.0 | 61 | 77 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.2 | 2.1 | 59 | 84 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.2 | 0.7 | 356 | 79 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 21.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sakai?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 24.8 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sakai today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Sakai?
Local time is 18:33. Time zone: Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00).
What type of place is Sakai?
Sakai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sakai?
DEM 38 m.
Where is Sakai located?
It is at 34.16193, 135.26019 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sakai in?
It is in Japan.